World-saving Plan: The Only Savior

Chapter 1631 - 424: Wolf Demon (2)

The Wolf Demon did not kill him; instead, it granted him the opportunity for cultivation as he had fantasized at the beginning.

Jing Heng even followed the Wolf Demon’s instructions and visited Han Yue City. Using a chance left by his ancestors in the Immortal Fate Pavilion within Han Yue City, he exchanged for a book on cultivation techniques.

Initially, the Wolf Demon intended to use Jing Heng’s wealth to continuously exchange human cultivators’ precious magics in the Immortal Fate Pavilion. Although it was a member of the Demon Race, with the universality of magic, some magics could still be used as a reference for cultivation.

Unfortunately, all magics from the Tianyuan Sect carried powerful prohibitions. With this prohibition in place, buyers could only view them personally. Revealing them to another person was absolutely impossible.

Whether spoken or written, it was impossible.

For those who narrate, the words immediately disappear without trace as they leave the mouth.

For those who write, the ink does not adhere to paper and instantly becomes fragmented.

Thus, the Wolf Demon could not learn human methods of rest, opting instead to endure for a period of time.

Until this year, the Wolf Demon deemed all preparations complete and began coaxing Jing Heng into rebellion.

In truth, this man and demon had long conspired; this action had been prepared in many ways, and confidence was high.

Yet, it’s evident that Jing Heng’s scheming paled greatly compared to the Wolf Demon’s.

Jing Heng now found it hard to escape this predicament; despite learning some methods of cultivation, compared to this monster, he was woefully inadequate, unable to restrain the opponent.

The Wolf Demon had absorbed human essence blood all along, and its power had long surpassed the Demon Infant Realm, reaching a higher Unification Realm.

Whereas Jing Heng was merely a fledgling yet to form even a Golden Core, their powers were vastly disparate.

Now, as everyone proceeded southward, the Wolf Demon had absorbed enough essence blood, preparing to experience another Heavenly Tribulation and ascend its power to the Divinity Transformation Stage.

In the Mortal World, those with a Divinity Transformation cultivation are regarded as Great Demons, under whose command are countless Demon Kings. However, despite the revival of Spiritual Energy, there are few demons of significant power, hence keeping Jing Heng till now.

In summary, this human essentially had become its puppet; the Wolf Demon understood what it meant to drain the river for fish and plotted for greater things.

Keeping Jing Heng, should he become Emperor in the future, would turn Da Fu into its farm—endless blood food would become the greatest aid in its cultivation.

"What’s the matter, Jing Heng? Are you getting soft-hearted?"

In the City Lord Mansion, feeling the gaze behind him, the Wolf Demon turned abruptly, their eyes meeting.

Jing Heng hurriedly lowered his head, saying:

"Wolf King, I... how could I be soft-hearted... These are ignorant fools; dying is their fate, helping you in cultivation is their honor... with you by my side, once I ascend the throne, there will be plenty of fools... why be soft-hearted..."

Hearing this, the Wolf Demon’s eyes flickered with greed and ruthlessness, sneering:

"Hm, as long as you know."

Jing Heng hastily nodded in agreement, nowhere near the arrogance he once had as Lord Dafu.

"Now, my Demon Spirit Blood Slaughter Array is nearly ready. Once I ascend to the Divinity Transformation Stage, nothing in the world will be able to stop me... haha..."

"Speaking of which, I’d have to thank that foolish Heavenly Blood Worm; if it hadn’t selflessly sacrificed itself, how could I have gotten such a quick method to raise my power? Really have to thank it, haha..."

The Wolf Demon couldn’t help but lick its lips, the wide wolf snout forming a sinister arc, seeming horrifying.

Jing Heng touched his fingers, hesitantly speaking:

"Wolf King, it seems the Tianyuan Sect already knows about the situation here; if they arrive, we..."

The Wolf Demon shot him a cold glance, making him shiver involuntarily.

"Tianyuan Sect? Hm, in the past, I might fear those wastes a bit, but now I’ve entered the Body Integration Realm and can soon ascend to Divinity Transformation. They think they can stop me? Utter madness!"

The Wolf Demon was displeased; it didn’t like others mentioning the Tianyuan Sect.

For back when it got injured in Han Yue City, aside from the Heavenly Blood Worm, the people of the Tianyuan Sect were also involved.

The Wolf Demon fled in haste upon encountering danger, only vaguely witnessing the desperate fight between Tianyuan Sect members and the Heavenly Blood Worm, underestimating their true power.

Unfortunately, it hadn’t seen Jiu Jiu destroy the Heavenly Blood Worm with one move afterward. Had it known Tianyuan Sect’s true power, it may not have stayed.

While one man, one demon conversed, outside Xianyin City, a figure quickly approached on a Flying Sword.

Li Qiang saw Xianyin City from afar, excited to find it not shrouded in the ominous aura he encountered at other cities.

Seeing no ominous aura indicated the citizens might still be alive, at least momentarily untouched by the monster’s grasp—a good sign.

Li Qiang, though hating evil, wasn’t reckless. He had already sent a Communication Butterfly to his sect, opting not to immediately enter the city but instead observe from outside, waiting for a chance.

No choice, for the monster was too powerful; his cultivation wasn’t a match, so he had to delay until reinforcements arrived for a shot at victory.

Li Qiang acted cautiously, using his sect’s Secret Technique to mask his presence, staying far from the inner city—remaining undiscovered by the Wolf Demon.

Finding a corner to land, he was in the outer city where patrols were mostly Corpse Puppets, occasionally spotting Little Demons far below Demon Core Realm, posing little risk.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a massive Pig Demon crashed through a cottage door, squeezing its large body inside, quickly toppling the courtyard walls, the cottage filled with terrified cries of women and children.

"Vile beast! You dare!"

Seeing this, Li Qiang couldn’t stand idly by, swiftly striking to kill the Pig Demon, rescuing the mother and child from the monster.

"Not good! Revealing my presence, the monster with its cultivation surely sensed me, must retreat quickly!"

The woman and child inside had been despairing, suddenly saved by a Daoist descending from the sky, elated beyond words.

But before thanking him, his expression changed, vanishing from their field of view, leaving them puzzled.

Meanwhile, Li Qiang on his Flying Sword escaped, feeling a demon wind pursuing closely—a giant claw flew at him, black qi swirling around it, clearly no ordinary piece.

"That’s the monster’s refined Magic Treasure! Damn, it came so fast!"

Seeing the black claw, Li Qiang recalled the previously seen array remnants, realizing it was the monster’s magic.

Locked on by the claw, he couldn’t outpace it, forced to change direction and brace for impact.

"Boom!"

A loud crash followed, Spiritual Energy within him chaotic, forcing him to spit blood.

"Such a powerful monster!"

He had tried defending with his Flying Sword, but it shattered instantly against the claw; the impact struck him hard.

Luckily, his Protective Spirit Power shielded him, or that blow would’ve left him unable to fight further.

"Can’t do it! Must retreat quickly, I’m no match for it yet!"

Feeling much despair, Li Qiang immediately pushed his Spiritual Power, planning a swift exit.